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AWS – Amazon EC2 R6i instances are now available in 2 additional regions
Starting today, Amazon EC2 R6i instances are available in additional AWS Regions Canada (Central) and South America (São Paulo). Designed for memory-intensive workloads, R6i instances are built on the AWS Nitro System, a combination of dedicated hardware and lightweight hypervisor, which delivers practically all of the compute and memory resources of the host hardware to your […]

AWS – Amazon S3 File Gateway adds schedule-based network bandwidth throttling
Amazon S3 File Gateway now supports schedule-based network bandwidth throttling, enabling you to optimize network use between your data center and Amazon S3 storage for data synchronization. Customers that share their internet or DirectConnect access with other on premises applications and users, can now schedule when and how much bandwidth S3 File Gateway uses. Read More […]

AWS – Lightsail CDN now supports Lightsail Container Services as origins
Amazon Lightsail now provides you with the ability to optimize the delivery of your containerized applications to your global audience by using Lightsail CDN with your Lightsail Container Services. Lightsail containers can be configured as the origin of a Lightsail CDN distribution with just a few clicks from the Lightsail console. Read More for the […]

GCP – From “hidden secret” to open secret: The year ahead for AppSheet
At Google Cloud NEXT last year, Thomas Kurian referred to AppSheet as Google Cloud’s hidden secret—a platform that enables everyone, from developers to marketers to frontline workers, to create powerful applications and automations without writing a single line of code. Now, as we move into 2022, the secret is out. In 2021, we saw more […]

AWS – Amazon Chime SDK now supports video background replacement
The Amazon Chime SDK lets developers add real-time audio, video, and screen share to their web applications. Developers can now replace webcam video background with an image to reduce visual distractions and help increase visual privacy. Read More for the details.

AWS – Amazon Fsx for NetApp ONTAP now enables you to grow your SSD storage capacity
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now enables you to increase your SSD storage capacity with the click of a button, making it even quicker and easier to meet your evolving storage needs over time. Read More for the details.

Azure – Generally available: Azure NetApp Files features
Azure NetApp Files features – dual protocol, ADDS LDAP over TLS and SMB3 protocol encryption have reached general availability. Read More for the details.

Azure – Generally available: Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server in two new regions
Provision your Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server today in the China East 2 and China North 2 regions. Read More for the details.

Azure – Public Preview: Azure NetApp Files new features
Azure NetApp Files new features recently added in public preview. The new capabilities enhance your experience in using NetApp Files. Read More for the details.
AWS – AWS Panorama Appliances now available for purchase on Amazon.com and Amazon Business
Customers can now purchase the AWS Panorama Appliance from Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Amazon.it, and Amazon.es. Read More for the details.